Colin Cody

Memphis

Sports Anchor at WREG-TV (Memphis, TN)

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Cardinals No.4 prospect Jimmy Crooks continues to cook with Redbirds

1 week ago | wreg.com | Colin Cody

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Redbirds catcher Jimmy Crooks has the skill to become a household name in the majors. Crooks is the No. 4 prospect in the Cardinals organization, and along with his talent at the plate, it’s his personality behind the dish that elevates the entire team. “You’ve got to play every game like it’s your last, so that’s how I treat it,” Crooks said. “Well, as a catcher, you have to be a leader.
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovations on track for completion in 2026

1 week ago | wreg.com | Colin Cody

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– University of Memphis Athletic Director Dr. Ed Scott says that renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium are on par with the completion date of 2026. Scott, who has been on the job for 11 months, says the renovations have been cut from three phases to two. “One of the decisions that we made, and we got lucky here, luck meaning timing and circumstance, is that we ordered all the steel in some of the infrastructure supplies well in advance,” Scott said.
WREG sports reporter on Stephan A. Smith’s remarks on Memphis

1 week ago | wreg.com | April Thompson |Colin Cody

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Super Bowl champion Nakobe Dean talks rehab heading into fourth NFL season

2 weeks ago | wreg.com | Colin Cody

TUNICA, Miss. — After a stellar career at Georgia that included winning a National Championship, last season Nakobe Dean added Super Bowl champion to his decorated list of accomplishments. ” Hell of a season, it’s a blessed season. I’ve been a part of a couple of seasons where you make it all the way to the big game, and I won one and lost one. So it’s like, you see that it takes different things,” said Dean.
Faragi Phillips looks to restore the Magicians program to winning ways

2 weeks ago | wreg.com | Colin Cody

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After tons of success at the prep level, then pursued assistant coaching opportunities at both Vanderbilt and the University of Memphis. Faragi Phillips now runs the show as the head coach at Lemoyne-Owen College. ” I’ve had the opportunity to learn from some really good coaches, Coach Stack, who gave me an opportunity out of high school, taught me so much, and learned so much from him, and then obviously coaching back here with Penny.
Mario Reed Foundation brings awareness with inaugural golf tournament

3 weeks ago | wreg.com | Colin Cody

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Millington football player Mario Reed’s life changed forever during a kickoff versus Houston in 1997. ” I cut back in and launched, and the top of my head hit my teammate’s thigh, and I broke my neck and hit the ground and couldn’t move from there,” said Reed. That one play ended any on-the-field dreams the then 15-year-old had.
Ole Miss celebrity softball game turns big profit for NIL collective

3 weeks ago | wreg.com | Colin Cody

OXFORD, MS — The first ever Ole Miss celebrity softball game was a swing out of the park, as the inaugural event featured former Rebel legends and current coaches. “Man, it’s a big family. I’ve always felt welcomed here and just to be able to come back and still move around a little bit. It felt good. You see that competitive spirit. You still want to come out here and have fun and that’s what we did. Let’s talk about the NIL.
Melrose to vacate seven wins and 2024 4A state runner up trophy

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Colin Cody

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After reaching the state title for the first time since 2005, there’s now trouble in Orange Mound as the TSAA is forcing Melrose High School to forfeit 7 wins from the 2024 season and return its Class 4-A state runner-up trophy. In a letter sent to the Melrose, the TSSAA stated that the Golden Wildcats played a student-athlete who was deemed ineligible last season.
Melrose to vacate seven wins and 2024 4A state runner up trophy

3 weeks ago | wreg.com | Colin Cody

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After reaching the state title for the first time since 2005, there’s now trouble in Orange Mound as the TSAA is forcing Melrose High School to forfeit 7 wins from the 2024 season and return its Class 4-A state runner-up trophy. In a letter sent to the Melrose, the TSSAA stated that the Golden Wildcats played a student-athlete who was deemed ineligible last season.
Memphis PD prepares for 2025 ‘Police and Fire Games’

3 weeks ago | wreg.com | Colin Cody

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every two years, the Memphis Police Department comes out of the starting blocks with its goal to represent the 901 in the World Police and Fire Games. ” We take this personally because when Memphis shows up, it’s a Memphis thing we sport our paraphanalia to them to know it is a Memphis thing,” said retired MPD Lieutenant Robert Harris Jr.” It’s hard work, dedication, and it pays.